

COLOMBO : Australian First Nations artist visit for Colomboscope
The Australian High Commission was delighted to host Ngen’giwumirri artist Kieren Karritpul for Colomboscope’sContemporary Art Festival in January 2024. Kieren’s multi-mediaworks celebrate and reimagine his ancestors’ weaving practices and their links to First Nations culture, traditions and storytelling. Together with another Australian artist Trent Walter, Kierenconducted a workshop for students at the University of Performing and Visual Arts, helping to connect Australian First Nations people and culture to budding Sri Lankan artists.
Indian Ocean Rim Association Day 2024
Australia joined Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to celebrate Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day 2024 on 10 March at Galle Face Green. The event was attended by 700 school children from across Sri Lanka. Through the Australian stall we were able to showcase Australia’s marine environment and seascapes.